Dear Freedamnheads During the show weekend, we will have 5 parties by my local exhibitors. Here is a flyer image by Levi’s Vintage Clothing. Yes, they will have “After Preview Night” party on 2/9 8pm-12am! It is located near the REEF: at 2330 S Broadway, LA CA ! Please stop by the party before your […]

Dear Freedamnheads I already announced about PRE-EVENT party by Clutch Magazine & Men’s File at SCHOTT La Brea store on 2/8 7-10pm, but we have one more party by Lewis Leathers & the Stronghold, like our 2016 & 2017 shows! 1. at Stronghold (1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice CA 90021) 2. 7-10pm 2/8 Yes, we […]

Dear Freedamnheads I just drove back from Buena Park, CA, near my house in Long Beach! As same as last 8 years, I got 1,000 snacks from Glico, very big snack company from Osaka, Japan! Here is super delicious “Giant Caplico: strawberry & chocolate taste,” which Japanese kids have been loving since my child time […]

Dear Freedamnheads Sound check, sound check….. What am I doing “before 8 days” now! Good question! One of my big tasks during the show has been “setting up the music systems.” Like 2010 show, I would love to bring my vintage speaker again: 1959 JBL Hartsfield, but unfortunately the REEF is not a high-ceiling venue… […]

Dear Freedamnheads I just receiving many nice photos from NY: Dated Vintage! WOW, she always has very nice vintage items!! Can’t wait to see them by 2/9! Thanks many again, Sonya! Rin Tanaka  

Dear Freedamnheads On 2/8,9,10, we will have total 5 parties! Yes, you will be busy to drive around LA during 2/8-10!! Here is a very nice flyer from Clutch Magazine & Men’s File. Yes, they will have a PRE-PARTY at Schott La Brea Store 7-10pm on 2/9! Don’t miss it!! Thanks for Matsuhima-san! Rin Tanaka […]

Dear Freedamnheads Only 10 days are left by 2/9-10! Yes, I am 95% ready now and getting exciting! I like to show you floor map plan. That’s my main task which I spent about 10 months. You can’t see such small letters…Hahahaha. Me (47), too! Actually, I am putting 160-170 booth names in A4 size! […]

Dear Freedamnheads That’s my fun day every 4th Sunday. Yes, I just came back from Motorcycle Swap Meet, held near my house in Long Beach CA! Scotty, Chase, GIen ….I  met many friends who will have booths on 2/9-10! Today is nice weather condition to drink beer in the morning, because of very hot! I […]

Dear Freedamnhead Every year, Inspiration show has been involving NEW exhibitors. Yes, there are many vintage dealers in US, which I haven’t met yet! Here is a great example: Original Retro Brand from LA. Yes, they have many nice vintage items, too! Thanks for sending photo, Mike! Rin Tanaka